It is suggested you read "Sara and Teri Ch. 01" prior to this story, as the events there precede this short exchange.
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The cab ride back to our cars seemed much longer than the ten minutes it actually took. We sat pretty much in silence the whole way. Teri seemed timid. What does one say in this situation? I mean, I never imagined ever being in this position, having sex...no, make that great sex, with Teri. Maybe sometime down the road I could have imagined it if she was no longer married, but this all happened so quickly. I felt like I had to say something to her.
"I had a really nice time tonight," I blurted out much too quickly.
Gee, that didn't sound too lame, I instantly thought. I just felt like I had to be away from her right now. I could not even think about Sara, which is exactly what I wanted to do at this point. I did not know what to do or say.
She looked at me almost as if to say "how lame", then smiled and said, "I did, too. Thanks Steve. You don't know how good it made me feel about myself. Still friends?"
"Of course still friends," I said relieved.
We arrived at the parking garage although not soon enough.
The cab driver let us out front and I leaned over and paid him. Teri exited the cab and I quickly followed. It was dark and the parking attendant was gone. It was past 11:00 P.M. and the streets of downtown were quiet for a Friday.
"Where are you parked?" I asked.
"Second deck, I think," she replied.
"Good, I'll walk you to your car. That's where I am, too, I think. It's been awhile since I pulled in this morning at seven," I said.
"I don't know how you do that. Work such long hours."
"Nothing else to do, I guess. No wife, no girlfriend, certainly no kids."
"Sounds to me like you could use some steady loving yourself. Maybe you and I should get together more often."
I did not know how to respond to this so I let it pass. Or at least I thought it would pass.